London's Apollo Theatre Reopens With "Let The Right One In"

John Tiffanys acclaimed production of Let the Right One In transfers to the West End having won the South Bank Sky Arts award.

Based on the Swedish novel and cult-hit film by John Ajvide Lindqvist, Let the Right One In will be the first show to play the recently refurbished and re-opened Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.

The production marks the National Theatre of Scotlands West End debut, and follows the shows sell out success at the Royal Court Theatre.

"A chilling tale of loneliness, love and legend."

Oskar is a lonely boy from a broken home. Hes bullied at school and is longing for friendship. Eli is a troubled girl whos just moved in next door. She never goes to school and is compelled to fill an eternal emptiness.

When a series of brutal killings plagues the neighbourhood, these two young misfits make a deep connection, sensing in each other a kindred spirit. But the shocking truth about Eli tests Oskars loyalty - and love - beyond all imaginable limits, in this chilling tale of loneliness, love and legend.

Tony and Olivier Award-winning director John Tiffany (Black Watch, Once) directs this major new production which was adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne following the international success of the original Swedish movie and the subsequent Hollywood remake. The creative team also include Olivier Award-winning associate director Steven Hoggett (Black Watch, Beautiful Burnout, American Idiot).

Marla Rubin Productions and Bill Kenwright present a National Theatre of Scotland production in association with the Royal Court Theatre. ________________

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